20s to 17s or 18s like current wheel style
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20s to 17s or 18s like current wheel style
I've been running these 255 20 and 285 20s non run flats for 2 years now, It is time for some new tires and I want to get closer to stock size. I hear that 18s with standard tires will greatly improve comfort over the 20s. Since I need to get a set of wheels anyways, is there any reason not to go to the 17s? Anyone have pictures of their 17s not photoshopped. I don't get the vibrations that others talk about , but some of the freeway expansion joints can get loud. I might have some 20s for sale in the future.
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I tested fitted the IS300 17s that I have sitting in my garage a few months ago, looked pretty good actually. If I find the pic ill upload it. You can run a 17" no problem as long as your compensate with the tire thickness to get you back to the same rolling diameter. I imagine the 17" to give you an even nicer ride versus the 18" because there will be much more meat on the tires.
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Not sure about this but if you go with 17" rims it may not clear the front brake calipers. I could be wrong though as most people go with either stock wheels or larger.
If you want more comfort go with 18inch and a higher profile tyre.
If you want more comfort go with 18inch and a higher profile tyre.
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